Sure, itspossible… but it can feel like something only other people know how to do.
Its hard to even know where to beginand what career rut mistakes to avoid along the way.
As an executive coach, I talk to lots of people about their careers.
I want to demystify the notion thatanyoneknows exactly what theyre doing.
How do I want to spend my time, at work and in life?
is an ever-evolving question without clear right or wrong answers.
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But therearecommon pitfalls I see that plague many people who feel stuckand ways to avoid such detours.
4 common career rut mistakes and how to solve each
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It all sounds so interesting!
possibilities themselves and start creating constraints.
A constraint is a guardrail that impacts the option-set in front of you.
If thats not offering satisfaction, what would it look like to renovate?
If that doesnt work, it may be time to explore reinvention.
folks who are earlier in their career, making professional decisions can cause anxiety because it means closing doors.
Going to law school implies shutting down your dream of opening a pottery studio.
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Taking a job in supply chain means closing the door on your passion for elementary education.
This narrowing effect can feel so paralyzing thatyoure frozen, and dont know where to begin.
But who says it’s crucial that you define a single path?
I encourage clients to outline three different paths that are all unique and satisfying in their own way.
Once youve done that, look behind each door!
Are there patterns or themes across your different paths?
If so, what can you learn from that?
Does one path necessarily preclude you from pursuing another?
Theresalwayssomething to feel anxious about.
(Am I in the right field?
When should I get promoted?
Hows my work/life balance?
When I look back on my career will I be proud of my legacy?)
Most people say somewhere between every three to 12 months.
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